Product Description

It’s never too late to dream of running away to sea. And it’s never too soon to go. Few phrases stir our imagination like the centuries-old “ran away to sea.” It was used most often in reference to young men turning their backs on the security of land and hearth and striking out for adventure, the unknown, and a new life.

This calendar takes you on a journey to the most mesmerizing places on earth.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3804 in Books
• Published on: 2009-11-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .69 pounds
• Binding: Calendar
• 24 pages

About the Author
Ferenc Máté was born in Hungary and escaped after the revolution at the age of eleven. He grew up in Vancouver, and has lived in California, Paris, the Bahamas and New York. He had worked on a railroad extra-gang and as a boatbuilder, photographer, deckhand and book editor. His many books include the nautical bestsellers From a Bare Hull, Shipshape and The World’s Best Sailboats, as well as the acclaimed Autumn, A Reasonable Life and The Hills of Tuscany. He lives with his wife and young son, tending his olives and vineyard, in an old farm house in the hills of Tuscany.

Customer Reviews

Far Away Dreams
This calendar is a visual dream of far away places and where one's imagination sets sail. The tranquil beauty of the island nations, the quiet coves of solitude, and the majesty of the ocean makes one realize the need for a break from the hectic pace of life. This calendar is that break.